Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology highlights research issues that are specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It illustrates the benefit of the principles of geriatrics in the management of cancer in the older individual.This volume provides a frame of reference for practicioners of any specialties involved in the management of older patients and for oncologists involved in the management of cancer of older individuals. It is a source for basic and clinical scientists exploring the interactions and emerging information of cancer and aging.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-12-07
Mått:155 x 235 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Cancer Treatment and Research
Antal sidor:258
Förlag:Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN:9780387239613

Utforska kategorier

Onkologi inom Medicin
Geriatrik inom Medicin

Innehållsförteckning

Epidemiology of Cancer and Aging.- Biological Interactions of Aging and Carcinogenesis.- Replicative Senescence and Cancer.- The Influence of Advanced Age on Cancer Occurrence and Growth.- Age and Co-Morbidity in Cancer Patients: A Population-Based Approach.- Hemopoiesis and Aging.- Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation Changes Over Aging.- Biological Screening and Impact in Elderly Cancer Patients.- Biological Basis of the Association of Cancer and Aging Comorbidity.- Biological Basis of Cancer in the Older Person.- Decision Analysis for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Treatment in the Elderly.- Guidelines for the Management of the Older Cancer Patient.